Advice hub

Honest guides for families arranging care

Arranging care for someone you love is stressful, and most families are doing it for the first time. These plain-English guides cover the questions we hear most from families across North London.

Carer and client enjoying time together in the garden

Choosing care 8 min read How to choose a home care provider in Enfield: 10 questions to ask CQC registration, training, continuity, pricing and the questions that reveal how a provider really operates. A practical checklist for your first phone calls. Read the guide →

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CQC & regulation 7 min read Understanding CQC ratings: what they mean for your family What inspectors check, what the four ratings mean, and how to read a report properly before you choose.

Carer helping a client stand with his walking frame

Health & wellbeing 6 min read 10 signs an elderly parent may need help at home The early signals families often miss, and how to raise the conversation kindly.

Carer and client doing a puzzle together

Dementia 7 min read Dementia care at home in North London: keeping life familiar Why home often works better than a move, and what good dementia support looks like day to day.

Carer serving tea to a couple at home

Funding Guide Paying for home care: council funding, benefits and self-funding Our full guide to council care assessments, direct payments, Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Carer helping a client with her cardigan

Choosing care Checklist The 10 questions to ask any care provider, printable checklist Jump straight to the checklist section of our choosing-care guide.

Carer helping a client with her medication organiser

Our services Guide Medication support at home: how we keep it safe Prompting, administering and recording medication, with records your family and GP can trust.